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"A breathtaking act of artistic dis-honesty"

Walter Burton's realistic photographs depicting poor treatment of Maori prisoners are rejected by late 19th century government officials. Walter is condemned to making a living from everyday studio work, the frustration of which is apparently quite sufficient to make him a drunk. His brother Alfred is happy to take the photos that the officials want and therefore gets the commissions. Alfred's photos are well received, but when Walter shows his own photos, toughs are sent around to smash up his plates.

Top Cast

  • Kevin J. Wilson

    Kevin J. Wilson

    Alfred Burton

  • Peter Vere-Jones

    Peter Vere-Jones

    Walter Burton

  • Helen Moulder

    Helen Moulder

    Lydia Burton

  • Elizabeth Coulter

    Elizabeth Coulter

    Helen Burton

  • Terence Bayler

    Terence Bayler

    John Rochfort

  • Matiu Mareikura

    Matiu Mareikura

    Ngatai

  • Ken Blackburn

    Ken Blackburn

    James Gilchrist

  • John Callen

    John Callen

    Casey

  • John Callen

    John Callen

    Payton

Overview

Walter Burton's realistic photographs depicting poor treatment of Maori prisoners are rejected by late 19th century government officials. Walter is condemned to making a living from everyday studio work, the frustration of which is apparently quite sufficient to make him a drunk. His brother Alfred is happy to take the photos that the officials want and therefore gets the commissions. Alfred's photos are well received, but when Walter shows his own photos, toughs are sent around to smash up his plates.

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